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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Cargo & James Tea vs Caffe Bene including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $100,000 - $250,000 | $414,500 - $899,600 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | 6.9% |
Advertising Fee | - | 3% |
Year Founded | 2001 | 2008 |
Year Franchised | 2006 | 2008 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | On-The-Job Training: 1 week Classroom Training: 1 week |
Support | - | Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions |
Marketing | - | National Media |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | Yes |
Cargo & James Tea has pioneered the specialty tea cafe business concept and knows the time is right to capitalize on increased tea consumption across Canada and the U.S., in a caf� setting. Cargo & James is truly revolutionizing the way we drink tea. With a trendy atmosphere and inviting feel to the caf�, stepping into a Cargo & James breaks the stereotype that tea is old. The tea industry is expected to exceed $10 Billion in sales by 2010 according to the Sage Report, �Tea is Hot�.
In 2012, Caffe Bene, a traditional European coffee house from South Korea, expanded to the Philippines. The Caffe Bene Franchise is now rapidly expanding in a very competitive market and gaining more and more loyal customers with their delectable food items which are served in a relaxed environment to help customers chill right in the middle of the busy metro.
Caffe Bene leads the consumer trend of coffee market in South Korea and is paving the way to better coffee from their exclusive selection of only 2% of the best coffee beans. And where better to invest than in a franchise that is becoming the new leader in the coffee market.